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A Look at 2021 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice.
1Lisa Gorski, MS, RN, HHCNS-BC, CRNI, FAAN , is a Clinical Education Specialist/Clinical Nurse Specialist, Ascension at Home Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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|March 4, 2021
Summary
The Infusion Nurses Society publishes evidence-based Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice every 5 years. This article highlights key standards relevant for home care agencies and nurses providing infusion therapy.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Healthcare Standards
- Infusion Therapy
Background:
- The Infusion Nurses Society (INS) regularly updates the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice.
- These standards are crucial for ensuring safe and effective patient care in various settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of the development process for the INS Standards of Practice.
- To summarize selected key standards and emphasize their importance for home care.
Main Methods:
- Review of the latest Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice.
- Identification and summarization of relevant standards for home care.
Main Results:
- The article outlines the rigorous development process of the INS standards.
- Selected standards pertinent to home infusion therapy are detailed.
Conclusions:
- Home care agencies and nurses must review the INS Standards of Practice.
- Adherence to these evidence-based guidelines is essential for quality home infusion therapy.
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